Brown lentil question?!

Question: How long do I need to soak brown lentils before cooking?

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Answers: How long do I need to soak brown lentils before cooking?

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I love lentils...I make them all the time...
I soak them overnight. about 12 hours...The more are soaked the better they taste.
I soak them for 12-16 hours then...I grilled some chopped onions, garlic and seasoned salt. on a pot.
Then I throw the lentils and let them cooked for 45 minutes.
enjoy.

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I don't usually soak them at all. I give them a quick wash or rinse with water and that's it. I find if I soak them they go quite soggy. But you can experiment and see which texture you prefer. I like to make lentil soup with onions, garlic and cracked black pepper. Or cook it with cracked wheat and some grilled onions. They're my 2 fave lentil dishes. You could soak it for the soup, but not for the wheat dish. Good luck. =)

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